Kohumaru, Northland Map

About Kohumaru, Northland

Kohumaru is a locality in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 182 m above sea level. It lies approximately 103 km north-west of Whangarei, the regional capital. Kohumaru is located at 35.0667°S, 173.5333°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Kohumaru rests within a landscape of rolling, verdant hills that slope gently towards the distant glimmer of the sea. It lies 103.0 km north-west of Whangarei (from Whangarei: bearing 316°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-east of Taipa. Native bush, dense and fragrant with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, clings to the steeper inclines, providing a rich tapestry of greens that deepen as the sun begins its descent. The air here carries a certain stillness, broken only by the rustle of leaves and the occasional call of a native bird. In the valleys, pockets of farmland, neat and orderly, are carved into the terrain, their pastures a vibrant emerald against the wilder, untamed flanks of the hills. The Kenana River, a ribbon of silver, winds its way through these lower reaches, its murmur a constant, soothing presence.

This place, Kohumaru, has long been shaped by the land and the sea, though its direct connection to the ocean is a journey of some nine kilometres towards the bustling Mangonui Harbour. The local economy, historically tied to the bounty of the earth and the sea, now sees a gentle blend of dairy farming, with contented herds dotting the paddocks, and a growing appreciation for the region’s horticultural potential, particularly its kiwifruit orchards. Evidence of earlier inhabitants can be glimpsed in the subtle contours of the land, whispers of a past that predates modern settlement. Travellers often remark on the quality of the light, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun casts long, soft shadows and imbues the rolling hills with a golden hue, a quiet beauty that speaks of an enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Kohumaru Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kohumaru, Northland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -35.06667, 173.53333. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Kohumaru.

Kohumaru sits within the Northland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Kohumaru is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.